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Members' Brief Bios

We’ve had the opportunity to play and record with numerous individuals through the years, and I’ll try to give you a brief bio on each:

Steve Grimm is the core contributor for the bulk of the music here. He has played guitar, drums, bass and provided vocals and lyrics for much of the library. He is currently located in Lima OH and is a nationally recognized beautician, with a vast client base. We’ll be hearing more from him, as he is currently building a new studio.

Bob Wood (Me) has also been a contributor to the bulk of this collaboration, playing the Alto Sax, keyboards, percussion and vocals. I’ve written some of this, but mostly improvised on the sax and keys in an effort to back up Grimm. It has definitely been a labor of love. I’m a General Sales Manager for a Ford Lincoln Mercury dealership in Van Wert OH.

Stu Jewett was an early contributor on guitar in many sessions in several locations in NW Ohio. He is a well connected individual, with talent oozing from his soul. He can be found in Van Wert OH and you will be able to check out his current deal here.

Brad Oswalt is missing in action….not sure where this super talent is, but God knows, he’s one of the finest bass players/vocalists/musicians out there. I hope he’s doing ok. I can’t say enough about the contribution he made to our efforts.

Bill Endres is one of the premier drummers in this part of the world, along with the fact that he can play other instruments, and sing like a bird. He is currently located in Elida OH with a fine wife and family and is probably playing in a Classic Rock band or something like that….

Gary “Beanie” Edwards has passed on. I can only say that I truly enjoyed his company and his ever positive attitude toward life. He was a fine drummer and I can be proud of the fact that he was also my friend. He will be sorely missed.

Heather Wiswasser enhanced our music for about 3 years, and is a true vocal talent. This young woman will hopefully find her moment in the sun, very soon. She is currently completing her education, working and looking forward to her future with her current beau. We wish her nothing but the best.

Sarah Lewis can only be described as a free spirit that was born to play whatever instrument you put in her hands. Her zeal for learning is overwhelming and was more than evident when we asked her to learn the bass guitar. The amazing transformation over just a few short months astounds me to this day. She is currently enhancing her education and working, enjoying the company of her partner for life.

Greg Fieson can only be described as one of the most unique individual’s I’ve ever encountered. Extremely intelligent, with a bent for the unusual, he could always be counted on to provide entertainment. Greg has also passed away, and will be sorely missed. His musical contributions ran the gamut, but centered on brass and percussion.

Tom Martin can be found in Van Wert OH. I can only describe him as a multi-talented musician with a feel like SRV. Known for his fine percussion work, he has also been known to play the guitar and just about any other instrument he cared to take on.

JR Bermudez is a well known song writer and Christian leader in the Lima OH area. He is a major talent, and it’s amazing that he’s still hangin’ around these parts. If you need a guitar lesson, he can be found on East Rd in Lima.

OK, there’s way too many people to list, but here goes: George, Manny, Joe, Joel, Randy, Chongo, Brent, Mike, Tracey, Darren, Randy, Tom, ….

I’ll edit and add more as they come to me….

 


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